The Phoenix is Back - Chapter 12

Chapter 012 At the Flower Appreciation Banquet
The Li Mansion’s garden was already filled with people.

Although Li Qingshu was only a small patrol, once Su Yang’s calamity was resolved, he would be transferred back to the capital. He would be promoted very soon. In addition, there was a loyal and courageous Marquis Mansion behind him. Therefore, there were still many ladies attending the flower appreciation banquet hosted by Madam Qi.

As soon as Madam Li entered, all the madams ran over to greet her. Xiao Xile was surrounded by a group of young ladies, and her pretty face carried a trace of arrogance.

“Mrs. Xiao.” At this moment, a woman in a tulip skirt walked towards Madam Li.

“Mrs. Lin.” The corners of Mrs. Li’s eyebrows twitched unconsciously as she looked at the person.

Mrs. Lin is the wife of the assistant minister of the Ministry of Industry, Forestry, and Forestry is the twin brother of the fourth prince’s biological mother, Li Concubine.

Li Lin, the eldest daughter of the Li Clan, had already arrived. Madam Qi’s intention to hold a flower appreciation banquet at this time was obvious. However, even if Li Qingshu came back from Su Yang, he would only be able to become a Fifth Grade capital official at most. Compared to a Third Grade assistant minister of the Ministry of Industry, he was no less than a tiny bit inferior. Evidently, Madam Lin did not come for the sake of Lin siblings. Then why did she suddenly attend the Li family’s flower appreciation banquet? Could it be because …

Shearer!

Madam Li’s eyelids twitched. She turned around and saw Xiao Xiwei standing not far away. She hadn’t realized anything yet, but she had already shouted.

“Xiwei.”

Xiao Xi turned his head slightly to look at Mrs. Li. The corner of his lips curled up, and he raised his foot and walked towards Mrs. Li. “Mother.”

Seeing Xiao Xiwei walk over, Madam Li suddenly remembered her purpose of calling him Xiao Xiwei. However, when she thought of Xi Le, Madam Li could only squeeze out a smile and push Xiao Xiwei out. “Mrs. Lin, this is my eldest daughter, Xi Wei. Xi Wei, I haven’t seen Madam Lin yet.”

Xiao Xi raised his eyes and swept a glance at Madam Lin. He smiled sweetly and a pair of light pear eddies bloomed at the corner of his lips. “Xi Wei greets Madam Lin.” As he spoke, he respectfully bowed to Mrs. Lin.

Mrs. Lin looked at the cute girl in front of her and saw that she was wearing a pair of luxurious golden tiles with ruby inlaid on her head. She reached out to help her up with satisfaction and put the emerald bracelet on Xiao Xiwei’s wrist. “This child is really good, like the fairy in the painting. I like it very much!” Come, child, this is for you. ”

The jade was green and transparent, and one could tell that it was not an ordinary grade. I didn’t expect Mrs. Lin to be so generous. Could it be that she really likes that Xiwei girl?

Madam Lin did not like Xile. She should be happy, but she was a little unwilling when she thought of the purpose of this trip!

Xiao Xile had been secretly staring at Xiao Xiwei. At this moment, when she saw Madam Lin’s extraordinary actions and heard the young miss next to her discussing Madam Lin’s identity, she immediately ran over and smilingly held Madam Li’s arm. “Mother.”

Seeing her suddenly run over, Madam Li’s eyelids twitched. He raised his hand and patted Xiao Xile’s hand that was holding her arm. “It’s already so big, why are there no rules!”

Xiao Xile stuck out her tongue, then stood up and blessed herself gracefully. “Xi Le greets madam.”

Madam Lin smiled and said, “The young ladies of the Marquis of Loyalty are really beautiful one by one.” After saying that, he pulled out a Golden Haitang Pearl from his head and stuffed it into Xiao Xile’s hand.

Although the Golden Haitang Pearl Flower in Xiao Xiwei’s hand was exquisite, it was not the slightest bit inferior to the jade bracelet in Xiao Xiwei’s hand. He couldn’t help but feel a little unhappy in his heart.

“Madam, it seems that my sister likes your bracelet very much. Why don’t I exchange it with my sister? What do you think, Madam?” Xiao Xiwei raised his head and smiled as he looked at Mrs. Lin.

“Big sister has a good eye. This pearl hairpin is the best match for Big sister’s clothes today.” Before Madam Lin could reply, Xiao Xile smiled and raised her hand to insert the Golden Haitang Pearl into Xiao Xiwei’s temples.

Since the matter had already come to this point, Mrs. Lin naturally could not say no. On the other hand, Xiao Xile could not conceal the smile on her face when she got the jade bracelet. She did not notice the displeasure in Mrs. Lin’s eyes.

Xiao Xiwei’s eyebrows twitched slightly.

Madam Lin’s identity was clear to Madam Li, but Xiao Xiwei was even clearer! Mrs. Li was afraid that Mrs. Lin would take a fancy to Xiao Xile, so she pushed her out. She could understand this, but seeing Mrs. Lin’s actions, she didn’t seem to take a fancy to Xiao Xile. Instead, she seemed to be coming for her.

If you weren’t loyal enough to marry your daughter and have the richest man in Jiangnan, how could the emperor marry you? From beginning to end, you are just a chess piece …

Xiao Xile’s words were still in his ears.

The only difference between her and Xiao Xile was that her uncle, Chen Jinrong, was not only the richest man in Jiangnan, but more importantly, he had no daughter. Therefore, he loved Pang Zhi very much for his only niece!

No wonder the person he liked was Xiao Xile, but in the end, he chose her.

“Wei-jie, Le-jie, didn’t you guys keep saying that you want to eat peach blossom crisp? This time, I specially asked someone to do it. Lin-jie, come and get your two sisters.” At this time, Madam Qi smiled as she interrupted her and winked at Madam Li without a trace.

Madam Li was eager to find a reason for Xiao Xile to leave, so she hurriedly asked Li Lin to bring the two of them down.

Mrs. Qi said a few more words of courtesy to Mrs. Lin, then found a reason to pull Mrs. Li aside.

“What happened just now? Did Mrs. Lin take a fancy to the Wei sisters?”

Madam Li frowned, “Probably … not at all.”

“If she didn’t take a fancy to Wei-jie’er, why did she give Wei-jie’er such a precious bracelet as soon as she came!” As Madam Qi spoke, an inexplicable rage surged out of his heart. She had originally thought that Mrs. Lin had suddenly come to the Qi Manor to see the Lin sisters on purpose, but she did not expect that she would not be drunk. Madam Li turned around and looked at Madam Qi’s hesitant expression. The more he thought about it, the more worried he became. He hurriedly grabbed Madam Li’s hand and whispered, “Qingmei, don’t forget that you promised me! I’ve arranged everything!”

“But Mrs. Lin …” Madam Li hesitated.

If he really promised her sister-in-law, what if the Fourth Prince turned around and pestered Xile? Xiao Yan’s words that day made her heart palpitate.

“Qingmei, I’m not talking about you. If you marry Wei-jie into the Lin Clan, then the pile of dowry left behind by Chen Clan will also follow you into the Lin Clan. At that time, you won’t be able to cry even if you want to!” Mrs. Qi stared at Madam Li and sneered, “As for Mrs. Lin, although she is the madam of the assistant minister of the Ministry of Industry, she is not as loyal and courageous as your family. Can she be forced to marry her?”

When Madam Qi said this, Sihao did not expect that the young master of the assistant minister’s mansion was not worthy of being a loyal and courageous marquis, and that her Li mansion’s patrol from the seventh grade would probably be even more unworthy.

However, Madam Qi was not sure, but Madam Li knew that Xiao Xiwei was not attracted to Madam Lin but to the Fourth Prince! However, she knew how much dowry Chen had left behind. She could only watch helplessly as that little bitch took so much dowry from under her nose and married it into the royal family. In the end, she could not swallow this breath in her heart. However, what the Qi Clan said was not without reason. If Master did not allow it, even the Fourth Prince would not be able to forcefully marry him!

“Sister-in-law is still thinking about Zhou Dao.”

“That’s what you think.” Qi shi saw that Li shi had thought it through and patted her hand with a smile.

Li Lin had just walked a short distance with the two of them, and before she could sit down, four or five young ladies led the girls over.

“Sister Lin, these two should be the sisters of the Marquis of Loyalty, right?” One of the girls wearing a pink embroidered butterfly dress was the first to speak.

“Exactly.” Li Lin smiled and hurriedly introduced Xiao Xiwei and Xiao Xile to everyone.

As soon as Li Lin finished speaking, the surrounding young ladies began to introduce themselves to the two of them. Before coming here, these young ladies were more or less warned by their parents. They all wanted to seize this rare opportunity to catch the tall branch of Zhongyong Marquis Mansion. For a moment, they talked in fear that if they landed, they would even have the guts to reach out and grab Xiao Xile’s sleeve corner.

“What are you doing!” Xiao Xile’s expression changed and he suddenly waved his arm.

The girl who had been pulling her arm was thrown to the ground unexpectedly. A large chunk of her palm was scratched and traces of blood spilled out.

The garden, which had just been bustling with noise, quieted down, and the girl’s sobs could only be heard.

“Brother Le” Li Lin looked at Xiao Xile awkwardly, but did not dare to say anything else. She could only look at Xiao Xi Wei who was at the side.

Xiao Xile’s identity was placed there, the first young miss of the loyal and courageous marquis. Even her cousin Li Lin didn’t dare to say anything, let alone the young lady beside her.

Xiao Xiwei slowly lowered her eyes. In the end, it was time for her to come.

If she remembered correctly, this injured girl should be the fourth young miss of the Qi Clan, Qi Yuerong, who is also the niece of the Qi Clan.

A cold smile flashed across the corner of her lips. She slowly walked towards the girl who was crying on the ground and silently took out a handkerchief to bandage her wound. “Brother Le, she didn’t do it on purpose. Don’t take it to heart.”

The girl swallowed a few times and looked at Xiao Xiwei. Finally, she endured her tears and nodded silently.

“I think the camellias in the east corner of the garden are blooming very well. Why don’t we go over and take a look?” Li Lin said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, everyone hurriedly nodded.

Xiao Xile snorted coldly and took the lead to turn around and walk towards the east corner of the garden.

Li Lin smiled bitterly and hurriedly beckoned the ladies to follow. Her biological cousin really didn’t give her face!

No one noticed that Xiao Xi’s lips curled into a cold smile.

Indeed, the camellia bush in the east corner was indeed blooming very well. The leaves were dark green and glossy, and the flowers were gorgeous and colorful.

When everyone saw this, they all praised.

“Young Master, why aren’t you leaving?” Right at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from behind him.

Everyone turned around and saw a young young master dressed in sapphire blue brocade clothes standing behind him, followed by a servant.

Li Lin smiled and said, “Big brother, have you finished school?”

Li Po nodded his head and replied, “Yes.”

Li Lin covered her mouth and smiled again, “Big brother, Wei-jie is also here.” After saying that, he looked towards Xiao Xiwei.

Xiao Xile covered her mouth and giggled, “Cousin, why did you only see my sister not see me!”

Xiao Xiwei pretended not to listen and brushed her temples, but the corner of her eye caught a glimpse of a hand stretching towards her. A cold light flashed in her eyes and then she turned around unintentionally. Her right foot was concealed under the large skirt, but she tripped Xiao Ranle who was beside her.

Xiao Xile was caught off guard and crashed into Li Po’s arms.

For a moment, everyone around was stunned.